Dispensing device



J. G. HUSMAN DISPENSING DEVICE Filed Dec. 25, 1929 Jan. 19, 1932.

Patented `lan. 19, 1932 Unirse srATss JOSEPH G. HAUSMAN, OF CINCINNATI, OHIO DISPENSING DEVICE Application led December 23, 1929. Serial No. 415,981.

This invention relates to a dispensing device for wrapping paper or the like strip materials.

An objectof the invention is to provide y a simple means associated with a dispensing device, for providing an integral tab on the length of strip material remaining after tearing off aV desired length thereof.

Another object is to provide a dispensing device with a tab cutter for the purpose stated, which may be disposed in an inoperative or concealed position.

Another object of the invention is to mount the tab cutter on a container in a manner such i i5 that the tab cutter cannot be injured during shipment of the container.

A further object is to provide a simple and inexpensive dispensing device with a simple no'tab cutter which is very substantial, and eficient 1n operation. o

Another object is to provide a complete dispenser, for wrapping paper or other roll material, the contents of which may be readily withdrawn therefrom by means of a tab formed by the tearing of a previously dispensed length of material.

These and other objects'are attained by the means described herein and disclosed in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a top plan view of the dispensing device of the invention. l

Fig. 2 is a top planview of a modified form of the dispensing device, showing the tab cutter in the extended or operative position.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to that of Fig. 2, showing the taby cutter in the inoperative or retracted position.

Fig. t is a cross-sectional view on line 1r-4: of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a fragmental crosssectional view on line 5 5 of Fig. 3. l

The present invention relatesparticularly to the t-ype of dispenser for strip material, which comprises a container for the material having a longitudinal opening through which the material may be withdrawn, an edge of the opening serving as a cutting edge for the strip material. In the dispensers of this type heretofore used, dilliculty was encountered in getting a hold on the edge of the material remaining within the container, for a subsequent withdrawal of str1p material, for the reason that said edge invariably would assume a position behind the cutting edge. In order to facilitate withdrawal of material from the container, there is provided a cutter member 7, which projects beyond the cutting edge of the container and operates to remove a portion of apreviously detached length ofmaterial, saidportion re 50 maining integral with the material of the roll. The tab 8, formed by reason of the line of tear being interrupted by the cutter 7, provides a convenient means for grasping the edge of strip material disposed within the container.

As shown in Figs. 1 and 4 of the drawings, the cutter member 7 is pivotally mounted at upon the outer surface 9 of one of the container walls 10. The pivot 80 extends 70 through an opening 11 in the cutter member, and also through the wall 10, the opening 11 being preferably, though not necessarily, ap# proximately intermediate between the ends of the cutterl member. By reason of the fore- 75 going construction the cutter member may be rotated to the position shown by dotted line 12. The opposite ends 13 of the cutter member, either of which may extend beyond the cutting edge 111; of the container, may be of B0 any desired shape, depending upon the form or shape to be imparted to the tab.

The container 15 may be of any suitable shape, the preferred shape being shown in Figs. 1 and 4. As shown in the drawings, 85 the container preferably is rectangular, the length thereof exceeding the heighth and width. Containers used for dispensing wrapping pape-r or like material in the form of rolls 16, preferably are substantially square in cross-section, as shown in F t. Beneath the wall 10 of the container is provided an inwardly extending apron or backing element 17, disposed in spaced relation with the inner face 18 of wall 10. The said 95 space 19 thereby provided, is adapted to receive the free end 2O of the material comprising the rolls. The opposite ends 21 and 22 of the container 15, are constructed in any suit-y able manner, preferably by folding upon one another, portions of the side walls. If desired, the folds may be so disposed as to provide a supporting ledge 23 interiorly of each f the ends 2l and 22. The opposite ends of the apron or backing element may be supported on said ledges for imparting strength and substantially to the backing element. The backing element 17, wall l0, ends 2l and 22 and the remaining walls A preferably are integral the cutting edge 14 of wall 10 may be serrated as indicated at 24 (Fig. l). The serration facilitates tearing of the material to be dispensed.

To'operate the device shown in Fig. l, the

tab 8, is grasped for withdrawing a desired length of material from the container, a slight pressure is applied to the top of the container m the region of the pivot 80, whereupon the strip may be drawn against the cutting edge 14 and torn from the body of the roll. It will be readily apparent that the end 13 of the cutter element will deviate the line of tear, thereby forming the tab or extension 8. Although the cutter member` is shown herein midway between the ends 2l and 22 of the container, it will be readily understood that the cutter may be mounted at other locations upon the wall 10. In the modiied form of the invention, disclosed in Figs. 2, 3 and 5, the cutter member 70 is positioned in the s ace 190 between the members l0() and 170.

he extendable ends or nose 130 of the cutter member performs the same function as end 13, and may be retracted to a position concealed beneath the wall 100. Pivot 800 corresponds to 80 of the form disclosed in Fig. 1. To provide for extending and retracting the nose 130, the cutter' member is provided with a handle which is rendered accessible by inserting it through a transverse slot 3l in wall 100. Said slot is located intermediate the pivot and the end of handle 30, when said handle is disposed for extending the nose 130. Adjacent to the end 32 of slot 3l, is provided a second slot 33 communicating with slot 3l and extending substantially longitudinally of the container. The handle 30 is adapted for entering said slot S31-l when. it is desired to dispose the cutter member in the concealed position indicated in Fig. 3.

To operate the modified foi-ir. of dispensing device above described, the nose or extension 130 of the cutter member is disposed in the extended position by mear-s of a handle E0, whereupon a desired length ot strip material may be Withdrawn, and detached by tearing in the manner hereinbefore described.

It should be noted that the substantial apron, indicated in Fig. 4 at 1T and vin Fig. 5 at 170, provides a substantial support means or backing element which. y reason of its supported ends. will withstand pressure applied to the wall 100 during tbe tea ring operation. While a. particular forni of pivot SO is disclosed in connection with. the device of the invention, it will be readily apparent that other suitable mounting means may be employed with equally satisfactory results.

It should be readily apparent that the invention disclosed herein may be applied also to various types of paper cutting devices such as are in common usage in connection with roll Wrapping paper. In such devices, the tab cutter may be movable or immovable, as desired.

It is to be understood that various other modifications and changes in structural detail, may be made within the scope of the claims, Without departing from the spirit of the invention.

What is claimed is:

1. In combination, a member having a cutting edge beyond which may be advanced a length of material to be cut, and a tab cutting member extending from the cutting edge in the direction of advancement of the length of material to be cut.

2. In combination, a member having a cutting edge beyond which may be advanced a length of material to be cut, and a movable tab cutting member extendable beyond the cutting edge in the direction of advancement of the length of material to be cut.

3. In a device of the class described, the combination of a container having an opening therein, means providing a cutting edge adjacent to the opening, and a tab cutting member cooperating with the cutting edge for effecting formation of a tab on material advanced through the opening from the interior of the container and cut off by contact with the`cutting edge and tab cutting member.

4. In a device of the class described, the combination of a container having an opening therein, means on the container providing a cutting edge adjacent to the opening, and a tab cutting member movable to operative and inoperative positions relative to the cutting edge, said tab cutting member cooperating with the cutting edge for edecting formation of a tab on material advanced through the opening from the interior of the container and cut olf by contact with the cutting edge and tab cutting member.

5. In a device of the class described the combination of a container having Walls, a cutting edge on one of the walls spaced relative to a second wall, said space being adapted to receive a strip of material extending from within the container, and a cutting member extending outwardly beyond the cutting edge on the first mentioned Wall.

6. In a device of the class described the combination of a container having Walls, one of the walls being flexible, a cutting edge on the flexible wall and a backing element on the other wall, the cutting edge and backing element being normally spaced for reception of a strip of material advanced from the interior of the container, and a tab cutting element mounted upon one of said Walls and extending outwardly beyond the cutting edge for modifying the contour of the cutting edge, the arrangement of the Walls being such that pressure applied to one of the Walls serves to clamp the strip of material between a Wall and the backing element.

7. In combination, a member having a cutting edge beyond Which may be advanced a lengthof material to be out, a movable tab cutting member extendable beyond the cutting edge in the direction of advancement of the length of material to be cut, and means covering said movable tab when said tab is retracted.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed iny name this 21st day of December,

JOSEPH G. HAUSMAN. 

